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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.08, 2,095.20 and 1,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.08, 2,095.20 and 1,232.96 is: 1,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.08 : 2,095.20 = 1,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.08/2,095.20 = 1,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.08x = 2,095.20 × 1,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.08x = 2,583,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,297.79/1,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.75

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